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EK12 VLT

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,692 mi
Last recorded37,692 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VLT
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 37,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 36,499 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 35,302 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 33,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 33,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,322 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 30,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,713 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 27,777 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight engine mis-fire under load.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 26,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,742 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,472 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 23,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front suspention top mounts have slight movement, benifit given

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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EK12 VLT is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 VLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK12 VLT registered?

EK12 VLT is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EK12 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 VLT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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